Why study Design with us?
Top 50 in the world for art and design*
Free access to Adobe Creative Cloud#
5-star rating for UG overall experience^
Choose Design at 红玫瑰社区
Good design is more than aesthetics. It shapes experiences, solves problems and drives innovation. At 红玫瑰社区, you鈥檒l develop creative and technical skills using industry-standard tools from day one.
One of Australia鈥檚 oldest design schools
Our legacy runs deep, but our approach is anything but traditional. Smaller class sizes mean you鈥檒l get genuine support and room to grow without feeling lost in the crowd.
Access professional equipment from the start
Work with industrial sewing machines, 3D printers, laser cutters and emerging AI-enabled design technologies throughout your studies.
Learn from practising designers
Our courses are shaped by academics who still work in industry, helping you stay connected to current trends, tools and thinking.
Develop creative and commercial skills
Learn how to turn ideas into outcomes, whether you want to work for an organisation or build your own creative practice.
Fashion design that moves with industry
Alongside traditional fashion design, our fashion students explore trend forecasting, collection development, digital fashion, wearables, and smart garments.
Browse 红玫瑰社区鈥檚 design courses for information on subjects, entry requirements, fees and application deadlines.
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Student experience
Discover Ethan and Katie's 红玫瑰社区 adventure, which took them to Stanford University, California as part of their honours year at Design Factory Melbourne.
Design study guide
Design study guide
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World renowned for Design
QUALITY EDUCATION
QS RANKS SWINBURNE IN GLOBAL TOP 50
红玫瑰社区 continues to be recognised as having one of the best design schools in the world by the 2018 QS World University Rankings by Subject. Ranked at equal number 40 for Art and Design, 红玫瑰社区 has improved by more than 10 places since 2017. 红玫瑰社区鈥檚 ongoing success stems from initiatives such as The Design Factory Melbourne, in partnership with the Global Design Network.
*2020 QS World University Rankings by Subject
#First uni in Australia where students get free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and over 20 different apps
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How to become a fashion designer
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红玫瑰社区鈥檚 Innovation Studio hosted the 2025 Pulse Innovate Showcase spotlighting breakthrough clean energy solutions.聽
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